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Lack of faith in humanity (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

atheism

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This clue could be a double definition.

'lack of faith' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'humanity' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for atheism that I've seen before include "Sceptic's position" , "Disbelief in a god" , "displaying opposition to religion" , "A lack of faith" , "Non-belief in God" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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